Central School of English - English language school in Dublin, Ireland
    Visa-eligible courses

    Central School of English

    Dublin, North City4.9 (51 Google reviews)
    Founded:2011
    €From:€165/week

    Key Facts

    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Courses
    General English, Cambridge, IELTS Preparation, Business English, Online Courses, Academic Year
    Price
    From €165/week
    Rating
    4.9/5 from 51 reviews

    Highlights

    Marlborough Street teaching locationFour to twenty scheduled hoursTwelve-week block discountsOnline English courses25-week Study and Work

    About Central School of English

    Central School of English operates at 23 Marlborough Street in Dublin 1. Its published classroom timetable offers four, six, ten or twenty scheduled hours per week, including General English and Cambridge examination preparation. The school also advertises IELTS courses, business language training and online English tuition. Classroom prices are listed for four-week and twelve-week blocks; the longest standard option is 20 hours weekly, labelled Intensive by the school. Each two-hour session contains two 50-minute lessons and a ten-minute break. A separate 25-week Study and Work programme provides 15 hours of tuition weekly, with a published maximum of twelve learners per academic-year class. That package includes examination fees, insurance, registration and learning materials.

    Practical Information

    Rolling start datesYes
    Accommodation offeredAsk the school
    Airport transferAsk the school
    Courses on the study visa list (ILEP)Yes
    Online coursesYes

    Study visa status checked against the official ILEP and TrustEd Ireland lists on 16 October 2026. See all visa-eligible English schools.

    Established

    Est. 2011

    Price/week

    €165 – €195

    Courses Offered

    General EnglishCambridgeIELTS PreparationBusiness EnglishOnline CoursesAcademic Year

    Course offerings

    12 courses

    Academic Year

    Academic Year Afternoon

    15 hours/week
    Course details on the school's site

    Academic Year Morning

    15 hours/week
    Course details on the school's site

    Business English

    Business English Training

    Course details on the school's site

    Cambridge Exam Preparation

    Cambridge Exam Preparation

    Course details on the school's site

    General English

    IELTS Preparation

    Online English

    Online English

    4 hours/week
    Course details on the school's site

    Online English Plus

    6 hours/week
    Course details on the school's site

    Other courses

    English classes

    10 hours/week
    Course details on the school's site

    Part-time English

    4 hours/week
    Course details on the school's site

    Part-time Plus English

    6 hours/week
    Course details on the school's site

    Course details and prices are as published by each school when we last checked. Confirm the latest directly with the school before booking.

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    Contact & Location

    +353 1 873 4475https://centralschool.ie/

    23 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, Dublin, D01 R2V3

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    Tags

    dublingeneral-englishexam-prepcity-centrebusiness-englishconversationalintensiveaccredited

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Google rating for Central School of English?▾

    Central School of English has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 51 reviews.

    Where is Central School of English located?▾

    Central School of English is located in Dublin, North City, Ireland. The address is 23 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1.

    How much do courses cost at Central School of English?▾

    Course fees at Central School of English range from €165 to €195 per week. Contact the school directly for current pricing and any available discounts.

    How do I enrol at Central School of English?▾

    Visit the Central School of English website to view course availability and enrol online, or use the enquiry form on this page to request more information directly from the school.

    Can I study at Central School of English on an Irish student visa?▾

    Yes. When we checked on 16 October 2026, Central School of English had English language courses on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), the Irish immigration service's list of courses that qualify for a study visa and Stamp 2 student permission. Eligible English courses last at least 25 weeks. Check that the course you book is on the list before you pay.